The Rock Island Line

I recently decided to do a lay out of R.I. Although I have found some really interesting history of the Rock I can not seem to find a detailed list of former Engines. I am particularly intersted in the old steam engines that where used. Any help on this, with maybe some direct links to some pics for inspiration, would be appreciated. I am also looking for some decals of R.I. I don’t have a local hobby/Train shop around.

Here is a good starting point:

http://faculty.simpson.edu/RITS/www/

Jim

Also check out Remember the Rock. Its a great magazine. Check them out online as a few issues have information on steam ( I have a few and I have a detailed story of the 2-10-2’s and the mikes)

You can check RITS as well as ebay for the book by Stagner ( sp) who did a book on RI steam. Good luck.

http://www.rockisl.com/index.htm